State police pull over trucks from highway to ensure compliance with Jessica’s Law

State police pull over trucks from highway to ensure compliance with Jessica’s Law

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Updated: 5:45 PM EST Mar 4, 2019

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WORKING. THIS WAS THE SCENE TODAY AT THE WYNDHAM WAYSTATION, TRUCK INSPECTIONS AFTER A MORNING SNOW STORM FOCUSING ON JESSICA’S LAW, THE LAW THAT REQUIRES ALL VEHICLES TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND SNOW. >> TRUCKS ARE DEFINITELY A MORE UNIQUE SITUATION BECAUSE THEY’RE NOT AS EASY TO CLEAN. OFTEN TIMES, DRIVERS DON’T HAVE THE TOOLS READILY AVAILABLE TO THEM SO WE DO TRY TO MAKE SURE THESE VEHICLES GET STOPPED SO THE SNOW DOES GET REMOVED IN A SAFE FASHION. ANDY: POLICE SAY ON A SLOW DAY AFTER A RELATIVELY MINOR STORM LIKE THIS ONE, THEY’LL INSPECT ANYWHERE BETWEEN 20-40 TRUCKS. TODAY THEY DID 19. AUTHORITIES SAY ONLY ABOUT FOUR OR FIVE HAD TO CLEAR SNOW FROM THEIR TRAILERS, AND MOST NEEDED TO CALL SOMEONE TO DO THAT JOB. BAUCHMAN’S TOWING GETS A LITTLE EXTRA WORK ON A DAY LIKE THIS. >> EVERY TIME THERE IS A SNOWSTORM, WE GET CALLS TO CLEAN THEM OFF. JUST SO NO ONE GETS HIT BY SNOW DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THAT CAUSES MORE ACCIDENTS. ANDY: STATE POLICE SAY IN FEBRUARY, THEY ISSUED 56 SUMMONSES AND 212 WARNINGS FOR JESSICA’S LAW. SO FAR THIS WINTER SEASON, THEY HAVE ISSUED 984 CITATIONS TOTAL. FINES CAN RANGE FROM $250 TO $500 FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, BUT THAT’S NOT THE MISSION OF STOPS LIKE THIS. HERE THEY ARE SIMPLY TRYING TO MAKE VEHICLES SAFE AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE LAW. >> IT’S DEFINITELY A GOOD IDEA BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT THE SNOW HITTING YOU IN THE FACE. I HATE WHEN PEOPLE DON’T BECAUSE IT IS JUST LIKE, YOU CAN’T SEE. IT IS SO DANGEROUS. IT’S A GOOD IDEA. >> IT JUST MAKES COMMON SENSE. THE FACT WE HAVE TO STOP PEOPLE AND FIND THEM FOR NOT DOING THE OBVIOUS, THAT’S KIND OF THEIR PROBLEM. ANDY STATE POLICE SAY THE BOTTOM LINE IS SIMPLY TAKE THE TIME AND CLEAN YOUR VEHICLE. IT COULD SAVE A

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State police pull over trucks from highway to ensure compliance with Jessica’s Law

New Hampshire State Police troopers pulled over truck drivers on Interstate 93 North in Windham on Monday morning so they could shovel snow off their roofs to be in compliance with Jessica's Law."Trucks are definitely a more unique situation because they're not as easy to clear. So oftentimes, drivers don't have the tools readily available to them, so we do try to make sure these vehicles get stopped so the snow does get removed in a safe fashion," Lt. Andrew Player said.State police said they've been making a serious effort to spread the word about Jessica's Law, and it seems to be working.>> Jessica's Law requires drivers in New Hampshire to clear snow off carsPolice said that on a slow day after a relatively minor storm like this one, they'll inspect anywhere between 20 and 40 trucks. On Monday, they inspected 19 trucks.Authorities said only about four or five drivers had to clear snow from their trailers and that most of those needed to call someone to do that job.Companies such as Bauchman's Towing get a little extra work on days like this."I mean, every time there's a snowstorm we get calls to clean them off, just so no one gets hit by snow driving down the highway because that causes more accidents," said Chase Bauchman.State police said they issued 56 summonses and 212 warnings for Jessica's Law violations in February. So far this winter season, they have issued 984 citations for failure to properly remove snow and ice from vehicles.>> NH troopers have stopped nearly 1,000 snow-covered vehicles this winterFines range from $250 to $500 for a first offense, but collecting money isn't the mission of stops like this.State police said they are simply trying to make vehicles safe and raise awareness about the law."It's definitely a good idea because you don't want the snow hitting you in the face. I hate when people don't because it's just, like, you can't see. It's so dangerous so it's a good idea," said Michaela Therrien, of Meredith."It just makes common sense to stop people and for them not doing the obvious. That's kind of their problem," said Thain Allan, of East Kingston.

WINDHAM, N.H. —

New Hampshire State Police troopers pulled over truck drivers on Interstate 93 North in Windham on Monday morning so they could shovel snow off their roofs to be in compliance with Jessica's Law.

"Trucks are definitely a more unique situation because they're not as easy to clear. So oftentimes, drivers don't have the tools readily available to them, so we do try to make sure these vehicles get stopped so the snow does get removed in a safe fashion," Lt. Andrew Player said.

Police said that on a slow day after a relatively minor storm like this one, they'll inspect anywhere between 20 and 40 trucks. On Monday, they inspected 19 trucks.

Authorities said only about four or five drivers had to clear snow from their trailers and that most of those needed to call someone to do that job.

Companies such as Bauchman's Towing get a little extra work on days like this.

"I mean, every time there's a snowstorm we get calls to clean them off, just so no one gets hit by snow driving down the highway because that causes more accidents," said Chase Bauchman.

State police said they issued 56 summonses and 212 warnings for Jessica's Law violations in February. So far this winter season, they have issued 984 citations for failure to properly remove snow and ice from vehicles.

Fines range from $250 to $500 for a first offense, but collecting money isn't the mission of stops like this.

State police said they are simply trying to make vehicles safe and raise awareness about the law.

"It's definitely a good idea because you don't want the snow hitting you in the face. I hate when people don't because it's just, like, you can't see. It's so dangerous so it's a good idea," said Michaela Therrien, of Meredith.

"It just makes common sense to stop people and for them not doing the obvious. That's kind of their problem," said Thain Allan, of East Kingston.